Divyadarshini

Dhivyadharshini (born 17 February 1985), better known as DD is an Indian television presenter, host and actress. She predominantly works in Tamil television and film industry especially in Tamil entertainment. She has hosted numerous television shows such as Koffee with DD, Anbudan DD.

Initially making her debut as an actress, she featured in supporting roles in films including Kamal Haasan's production Nala Damayanthi (2003), before going on to work in television serials, drawing attention for her performances in the Raadan Media ventures Selvi and Arasi. Since 2007, she has regularly been a host for shows on Vijay TV and in 2014, began hosting Koffee with DD, her own show.

Early life Dhivyadharshini was born to K. Neelakandan and N. Srilatha. Her mother is from Kerala and father is from Tamilnadu. Her sister Priyadharshini is also a television host, while her younger brother is an airline pilot. She attended Our Lady's Matriculation Higher Secondary School and has since has continued part-time education at Anna Adarsh College, Chennai.

Career Dhivyadharshini made her debut as a television anchor in 1999, when she successfully auditioned to be the child anchor for Vijay TV's Ungal Theerpu. She made a breakthrough as an actress, portraying a serious character in K. Balachander's television serial Rekkai Kattiya Manasu, shown on Raj TV, and subsequently, her performance helped her to popularity and gain further acting assignments. After a few more cameo appearances in films, Dhivyadharshini moved back to television, where she played notable roles in the Raadan Media ventures Selvi and Arase. She has also contributed as a dubbing artist in films, notably voicing Vega Tamotia in Saroja (2008) and Piaa Bajpai in Goa (2010).

Since 2007, Dhivyadharshini has become one amongst the leading TV anchors as featured on Tamil television and has notably continued to host several reality TV shows on Vijay TV. She hosted the initial seasons of Jodi Number One alongside Deepak and Aravind Akash, as well being the initial host of Boys Vs. Girls.

Personal life She married her longtime friend & assistant director Srikanth Ravichandran. But the couple announced their split in 2017. They filed for divorce in a family court in Chennai subsequently. Dhivyadharshini has rheumatoid arthritis, which prevents her from long-distance walking.

Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes 1990 Shubhayathra Raman's Child Malayalam film; child actor 2003 Julie Ganapathi Writer Nala Damayanthi Bhagyam Whistle Saravathy (Sara) Five by Four Namitha English film 2008 Saroja Special appearance in the song "Aaja Meri Soniye" Guest appearance 2017 Pa. Pandi Poonthendral's daughter 2019 Sarvam Thaala Mayam Anjana 2022 Coffee with Kadhal Varshini Santhosh 2024 Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha Madhavi 2026 Dhruva NatchathiramTBA Awaiting release TBA Kaadhal Conditions Apply TBA Delayed

Music Videos + List of music video credits as actor Year Title Role Notes Ref 2018 Ulaviravu Divya Ondraga Original

Voice artist Actress Role Film NotesVega Tamotia SarojaPiaa Bajpai GoaBale PandiyaTulasi EasanPreethi AppaAnnaFrozen IITamil dubbed version

Television Shows Year Title Role Channel 1999 Ungal Theerpu Host Star Vijay 2006–2014 Jodi Number One Host (Season 1–3, 5–7) 2009 Boys Vs Girls Host (Season 1,2) 2012 Jodi Number One Contestant (Season 4) Airtel Super Singer T20 Host 2013–2017 Koffee with DD Host 2016 Achcham Thavir Host2017 Anbudan DD Host Smart Wheel Guest Astro Vinmeen HD 2018 Jodi Fun Unlimited Judge Star Vijay Bigg Boss Tamil 2 Guest 2018–2019 Enkitta Modhaade Host 2019–2020 Dancing Super Stars Judge Speed Get Set Go! Host 2021 Bigg Boss Tamil 4 Kondattam Host 6th annual Vijay Television Awards Host 2022 RRR Special Host Galatta Nakshatara Awards Host Kalaignar TV Bigg Boss (Tamil season 6) GuestStar Vijay

Serial Year Title Role Channel 2002 Irandavathu Kadaimai Usha Raj TV 2003–2004 Rekkai Kattiya Manasu Vidhya 2003–2005 Thadayam Subha Sun TV2004–2005 Ahalya Gowri Kanavugal Aayiram Bharathi Jaya TV 2005–2006 Selvi Madhuvanthi Sun TV 2006–2007 Kolangal Anjalidevi 2007 Arasi Madhuvanthi

Web series

Awards Vikatan award Ananda Vikatan, one of the leading weeklies of Tamil Nadu has been awarding the films, actors and technicians on various criteria.

Year Work Category Outcome 2011 Home Sweet Home (Vijay TV) Best Anchor — Female

Vijay television awards